JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) on Tuesday announced a new program that provides free rides to trade school students.
The “Ride to Train” pilot program provides complimentary fixed route passes to students enrolled in registered technical, trade, vocational or apprenticeship programs in Duval County.
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To qualify, students must be active participants in credentialed programs leading to a trade certificate or certification of completion.
Once enrolled, JTA will issue a mobile pass directly to students’ phones via email addresses provided by program coordinators. Students can then ride any JTA fixed route bus or First Coast Flyer route for free.
“The Ride to Train program represents our commitment to access and economic mobility. By removing transportation barriers, we’re empowering Jacksonville’s future trade and apprenticeship workforce—builders, electricians, and dozens more—to rise, thrive, and build the future of this great city,” JTA CEO, Nat Ford said. “This is how we strengthen communities—one route, one ride, one life at a time.”
Registered apprenticeship training programs interested in participating in Ride to Train may contact Endya Freeman at myridetotrain@jtafla.com.
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